• Exploring the Moor Otters trail, Devon
    Devon - Family Life - Sculpture trails - World Otter Day

    Exploring the Moor Otters Trail

    August 12, 2021 - By 

    We love a public art trail and have been lucky to explore many of them in London where we live. When I heard about the Moor Otters Trail I knew we would have to go and find out more. My daughters favourite animal is otters and it seemed the perfect family activity whilst we were in Devon. Exploring the Moor Otters trail The Moor Otters Trail consists of 81 stunning sculptures of otters with cubs – all designed and decorated by local and national artists – who are spending this summer with businesses, community groups and in public areas across…

  • A Little Wordy {game review}
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    AD/A Little Wordy {game review}

    August 10, 2021 - By 

    We love a new game and were delighted to be gifted the NEW A Little Wordy which was the perfect size to pack and take away with us. A Little Wordy from Exploding Kittens is a 2 player game but we doubled up so we could play as a family. A Little Wordy {game review} A Little Wordy is a fun word game but it’s NOT about having the strongest vocabulary, it’s about making clever choices! The game is simple to set up and packs away neatly in a small box, perfect for taking away on holiday or for a…

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    Is the ability to write cursive still important?

    August 8, 2021 - By 

    From emails, to texts, to word processing, typing and voice-to-text have soared in popularity while traditional ways of writing have seen a downward trend. Along with less emphasis on paper and pencil, we also have fewer children learning how to use cursive. Instead, they are reliant on printing. This begs the question: Is the ability to use cursive writing still important? Is the ability to write cursive still important? I Can’t Read That! While there are many people who do not write in cursive, there are still lots who do. Therefore, not being familiar with cursive not only means you…

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    5 tips for Summer self care

    July 28, 2021 - By 

    *Collaborative post Self-care can be described as a conscious act a person takes in order to promote their own physical, mental, and emotional health. Self care has never been more important. I like to think that summer is a time when I can really kick back and relax and spend some time on myself. I find it much easier to think about self care during the warmer months. The days are longer and there just seems more time to make time for self care. 5 tips for Summer self care Self-care covers physical, mental, and emotional health and all three…

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    Simple and budget-friendly ways to add elegance to your home

    July 22, 2021 - By 

    *Collaborative post Do you dream of panelled walls, glittering chandeliers and private swimming pools? When it comes to decorating our homes, we all have long lists of “wants”, but if you’re decorating on a budget these wants are difficult to prioritise and fund. Simple and budget-friendly ways to add elegance However, that doesn’t have to mean that your dream of an elegant and luxurious home is out of reach. Did you know that there are dozens of ways to make your home appear expensive and opulent all within your budget? Let’s explore some simple and cost-effective ways to add a…

  • Exploring Headstone Manor and Museum, Harrow
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    Exploring Headstone Manor and Museum, Harrow

    July 18, 2021 - By 

    Despite living next to the London Borough of Harrow we don’t seem to hop over the border very often. The last time was when we made a visit to Bentley Priory Nature Reserve which was very cold and muddy. Headstone Manor and Museum has been on my list for a while and some cancelled plans meant we were able to visit this weekend. Headstone Manor and Museum, Harrow Headstone Museum, also known as the Harrow Museum, is the local history museum for the London Borough of Harrow in England. The Harrow Museum is made up of four historic buildings, which…

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    A Short Guide to Buying Tyres Online

    July 15, 2021 - By 

    Disclosure – this is a sponsored post If you are not sure where to buy tyres Basingstoke does have some outlets – but why not save yourself the time and inconvenience of shopping around in person and get yourself online instead, sourcing the best set of tyres for your vehicle for a great price and in half the time, too? Here are some points to consider before buying tyres online. Get the Right Tyres There are several ways to find out what size tyres you need. The first way, if you are happy with your current tyre’s performance, is by…

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    days out - Family Life - Hillingdon

    Wild flower meadow Ickenham

    July 4, 2021 - By 

    I was really keen to re-visit the wild flower meadows we discovered in Ickenham last year. I had a few comments about it on my Instagram and wanted to pop over to see if the same fields had been left as wild flower meadows. We’re lucky to have lots of open green spaces in Hillingdon and we all love to see the wild flower verges which have been sown. This year there were red and pink poppies which are now over, but the verges are still full of colourful wild flowers and cow parsley. Wild flower meadow Ickenham Our little…

  • Exploring The Gravel Pits, Northwood
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    Exploring The Gravel Pits, Northwood

    June 27, 2021 - By 

    After 7 years we are still discovering new places on our doorstep. This weekend we explored an area known as The Gravel Pits in Northwood. Exploring The Gravel Pits, Northwood Unsurprisingly the area got its name as gravel was extracted during the time gravel was used for road surfaces. By the late 1890’s the gravel pits at Northwood were described as “worked out” and no more gravel could be extracted. Fortunately this small area remained unbuilt on and became a public amenity for the people of Northwood to enjoy. The woods are dominated by sycamore, ash and common hawthorn, interspersed…